The Kite Runner Lesson Plan

Classroom Activities

Foils

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(20-30 mins)

This task should be completed in groups of 3-4. Each group is given a flip-chart which is divided vertically into two sides, one labeled "Hassan" and one labeled "Amir."

In their groups, students should discuss the differences between the two characters, listing these qualities on the corresponding side of the flip-chart. Emphasize that although the groups might discuss similarities between the characters as well, only contrasting qualities should be recorded in...

The Kite Runner Questions and Answers

Assef is a sociopathic antagonist in the story. He predicts all kinds of dire consequences from abusing Hassan's son Sohrab in the same way he abused Hassan to ethnic cleansing of Hazaras and other unwanted people. Assef is actually a pretty flat...

The primary setting for this story is newly Taliban controlled post-Soviet Union Afghanistan. The theme of cultural identity disrupted by decades of war and conflict plays heavily in this story. A great juxtaposition involves the kite fighting...

Study Guide for The Kite Runner

The Kite Runner is a novel by Khaled Hosseini. The Kite Runner study guide contains a biography of Khaled Hosseini, 100 quiz questions, a list of major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.